For this Sunday, December 4th, the focus for
our meditation will be on Shedding. I’m sure it is more than mere coincidence
that I know of many people right now who are going through possessions and Shedding
what they no longer need. Some are going
through this process because of a relocation and trying to downsize with the
move. Others, however, have no plans to
move but are simply feeling pulled to Shed the excess items around them to
minimize and simplify their homes. It
seems paradoxical that at a time of year when so many people are adding to
their material possessions through the mad dash of holiday shopping others are
seeking to lighten their load of what they own.
As we enter winter
nature goes through this same process as the trees Shed their
leaves. It actually helps them better
withstand the snows that will eventually come as New England learned a few
years ago when an early snowfall made tree branches, still teeming with leaves,
break under the extra weight. Native
cultures believe that the winter season is when many people who are nearing the
end of their life cycle choose to Shed this life on earth and pass into
the next. There is a time and season for
all things, including the need for loss and giving things up. This week in our prayer and meditation let us
ponder whether our life might be made less stressful by Shedding rather
than accumulating more. Let us take
advantage of the spirit of generosity that hallmarks this season by considering
others without enough who may benefit from that which we are willing to Shed. May we also be moved to look beyond material
goods and recognize the advantage that comes from Shedding habits or
patterns in our life that are no longer helpful.
In our efforts this week let us also continue to use the
energy of our prayers and meditation to amplify the light that covers and fills
this nation. As we perform our
meditation this week let us begin by re-energizing the brilliance and power of
the light we create. Just as before,
begin by forming a concentrated ball of light that is so bright it is almost
impossible to look directly at it. Raise
this sphere of light up high over the nation and then let its rays cascade down
to create a solid, impenetrable dome of light that completely covers every inch
of our country. From shore to shore and
border to border let the entire continent be filled with this brilliant, dense
light that will serve to magnify the best and highest qualities of our country
and the people who live across its vast lands.
Please follow the same practice as before: Get centered in
your body, ask to bring in your guides and others who are there to assist us,
and connect to the circle of others participating in this project.
Ask yourself what do I feel in my body when I am able to
minimalize my abundance of possessions and Shed
what I no longer need? How does it feel in my body when I lighten and
simplify my life by Shedding that
which no longer serves me? Then send the energy and intention of those
feelings to the nation.
Be sure to disconnect from the circle at the end and express
thanks for those who have helped us in this effort.
If you have feedback or experiences you would like to share
please let me know via e-mail to kmiritello@gmail.com
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